Rutland shoppers set for two hours free parking

By The Editor 25th Nov 2020

Local News by The Editor 25th Nov 2020

Rutland County Council will introduce two hours free parking in council-run public car parks, to support local shops and businesses in the run-up to Christmas, if our local COVID Tier Level allows this.

The two-hour window for free parking would apply to council-run public car parks in Uppingham and Oakham that normally offer pay-and-display parking.

The free parking offer will be available from Tuesday 1 December until Thursday 31 December.

All on-street parking restrictions and resident parking permit schemes would remain unchanged.

Coun Lucy Stephenson, Cabinet Member for Highways said: "Businesses have really struggled this year because of the impact of COVID-19.

"Come the end of lockdown and subject to any further restrictions that may be announced by the government, we hope to offer two hours free parking in council-run public car parks.

"This would be to support shops and local retailers in both our market towns as they get ready for what we hope will be a great Christmas – albeit a very different one."

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